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Non coniferous sawnwood market in Sao Tome and Principe

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for non-coniferous sawnwood in São Tomé and Príncipe showed remarkable stability in domestic production, which remained constant at 12 000 m³ annually from 2018 through 2023. Overall market volume, however, experienced minor fluctuations primarily driven by changes in import levels, which varied from a high of 234 m³ in 2018 down to just 6 m³ in 2023. As a result, total market size hovered consistently around the 12 000 m³ mark throughout the period.

A slight increase in market volume to 12 072 m³ in 2021 coincided with a reported global boom for sawnwood exporters, characterized by international supply falling short of demand. The following year, a gradual downturn in international market activity and logistical challenges contributed to a reduction in imports, bringing the market size down to 12 048 m³ in 2022.

Imports fell sharply to 6 m³ in 2023, further reducing the total market volume. During this year, policy discussions aimed at mitigating climate change effects were held, which could influence forestry practices and wood usage. The market operates within a context where wood is the dominant construction material and primary domestic fuel, indicating sustained and intensive local resource utilization.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Sao Tome and Principe
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Sao Tome and Principe in kind, 2018-2023, m³
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Sao Tome and Principe in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, m³
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, m³
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, m³
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sao Tome and Principe in kind, 2018-2024, m³
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Sao Tome and Principe by countries, 2018-2024, m³
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sao Tome and Principe in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Sao Tome and Principe by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/m³
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sao Tome and Principe, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sao Tome and Principe by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, m³
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sao Tome and Principe in kind, 2018-2024, m³
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Sao Tome and Principe by countries, 2018-2024, m³
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sao Tome and Principe in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Sao Tome and Principe by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/m³
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sao Tome and Principe, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sao Tome and Principe by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, m³
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sao Tome and Principe in kind, 2018-2024, m³
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Sao Tome and Principe by countries, 2018-2024, m³
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sao Tome and Principe in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Sao Tome and Principe by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/m³
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sao Tome and Principe, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sao Tome and Principe by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, m³
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sao Tome and Principe in kind, 2018-2024, m³
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Sao Tome and Principe by countries, 2018-2024, m³
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sao Tome and Principe in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Sao Tome and Principe by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/m³
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sao Tome and Principe, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sao Tome and Principe by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, m³
  2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, m³
  2. 8.2.2. In value, $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production non coniferous sawnwood in Sao Tome and Principe

In kind, 2017-2020, m³

Top producers of non coniferous sawnwood, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of non coniferous sawnwood, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Sao Tome and Principe produced 12,000 m³ of non-coniferous sawnwood, showing minimal change from the previous year. The most significant production decline occurred in 2018, with a 0.0% decrease, while the largest increase was also recorded in 2018 at 0.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Sao Tome and Principe in kind, 2017-2020, m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	-	-	-	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports non coniferous sawnwood from Sao Tome and Principe

Market analysis indicates that Sao Tome and Principe did not export any non-coniferous sawnwood between 2017 and 2020.

Imports non coniferous sawnwood to Sao Tome and Principe

Imports in kind, m³

Non-coniferous sawnwood imports to Sao Tome and Principe declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country imported {value_last_year} m³, marking a sharp 47.6% drop from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 97.6%, averaging an annual decrease of 71.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sao Tome and Principe in kind, 2017-2020, m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(82.4%)	(73.9%)	(47.6%)	(71.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Portugal was the dominant source for non-coniferous sawnwood imports to Sao Tome and Principe, accounting for 98.9% of total volume.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Sao Tome and Principe in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited significant volatility during this period. Import values peaked in 2017 and reached their lowest point in 2020, with a 44-fold difference between these years. In 2020, foreign non-coniferous sawnwood supplies to Sao Tome and Principe totaled $18.4 thousand, a 64.9% decrease from 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 96.4%, while the most substantial increase was in 2019 at 80.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sao Tome and Principe in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(96.4%)	80.0%	(64.9%)	(71.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Portugal consistently dominated non-coniferous sawnwood imports to Sao Tome and Principe in value terms, representing 98.7% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Sao Tome and Principe in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io